Why A Captive?

The Unfolding Text - Episode 1246

You try not to show that you are embarrassed by your nudity. "Why are you holding me captive?" you ask.

"Don't pretend that you don't know," the man says.

You realise that he can't be aware of your current amnesia. You feel that it might be unwise to let on that you have lost your memory by questioning him any further, so you change the subject. "I'm hungry," you say.

"That's why I'm here," he says. "I've brought you a meal."

From somewhere out of your field of view he produces a tray that has on it a plate of sandwiches and a glass of water. Unlocking a hatch in the door, he passes the tray through to you. There's a small table in the corner of your cell, on which you place the tray. "Thanks," you say.

You consider trying to generate a cloud around the man in an effort to impair his vision, But even if you could manage it, you can't see how that would help you to escape.